Learn How to Cook Spaghetti Squash fast without oil in the Instant Pot. Plus tips on how to cut a whole spaghetti squash and healthy recipes ideas too! Serve alone, or as a side dish with my Almond Crusted Baked Chicken. I was late to the Instant Pot party, but once I finally caved and bought one (this is the one I have), I now understand why everyone loves the Instant Pot so much! I dove in ... Continue Reading
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How to Make Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot
Can you make frozen chicken in the Instant Pot? Absolutely! This quick and easy Instant Pot frozen chicken breast with just 2 ingredients will be ready in under 30 minutes! Pair this hands-off main dish with an easy side and dinner is served. Have you ever walked into the kitchen to make dinner, only to realize you COMPLETELY FORGOT to thaw the chicken? I’m embarrassed to admit that this happens fairly ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot White Rice
Try making this quick and easy recipe for Instant Pot White Rice. Comes out light and fluffy every time! Great as leftovers and perfect for freezer cooking! Pair with our delicious 30 minute cashew chicken or enjoy as a simple beans and rice dinner! I’ve fallen in love with my Instant Pot and use it ALL THE TIME for recipe staples like Instant Pot beans and Instant Pot chicken stock and even Instant ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
This quick and delicious Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle-Copycat) is ready in only 4 minutes! Easily use white or brown rice, and try serving with our favorite Spicy Citrus Black Beans and the Best Slow Cooker Carnitas. We don’t go out to eat very often, but when we do, my whole family likes Chipotle. It’s fresh, the ingredients are simple, and the whole family can walk away with paying around ... Continue Reading
20+ Things to Know Before You Buy an Instant Pot
Before you run out to buy an Instant Pot, you must read this! Super helpful info on the 6 quart vs 8 quart comparison, how fast the Instant Pot really cooks food, hacks to make it work for you and so much more! Plus some of my go-to recipes, like Instant Pot whole chicken and Instant Pot beans. I put off buying an Instant Pot for at least two years because I honestly thought it was just a craze. However, ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Easy recipe for instant pot mashed potatoes with a 10 minute cook time and no draining required! Customize with seasonings of your choice. Perfect quick side for dinner, like Instant Pot steamed veggies! I don’t know about you, but I’m ALWAYS looking for ways to save time in the kitchen. Hello Instant Pot, slow cooker, and blender to the rescue!! Instant Pot brown rice, Instant Pot quinoa, and even ... Continue Reading
Easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
Super easy Instant Pot vegetarian chili has sweet potatoes & is just a bit spicy. Slow cooker option included; serve over quinoa, potatoes or cornbread! I think everyone should know how to make a good chili (both a regular chili, and a white chicken chili... and a pumpkin chili too). Just like being able to bake a delicious loaf of bread, how to roast a whole chicken in the oven, and how to roast ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beef Brisket
Growing up in Texas (and now living in Georgia by way of California), there are a handful of foods that remind me of “home.” There’s the Mexican route that includes any and all tacos (including the best ground beef taco meat made with my homemade taco seasoning), slow cooker refried beans, cheese enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce and slow cooker carnitas that are TO DIE FOR. Then there’s the BBQ ... Continue Reading
14 Common Instant Pot Mistakes (and how to fix them)
True story: The first thing I made in my Instant Pot was chicken stock (here’s the tutorial). The second thing I tried (← keyword) making in my Instant Pot was my classic pot roast. And it failed in so many, many ways!! I got the burn error… I filled it too high… I didn’t even turn the pressure valve! I figure I’m not the first to make these Instant Pot mistakes, and I surely won’t be the last. At least ... Continue Reading
6 Ways the Instant Pot Saves Money
If I had to guess, 98% of people who buy the Instant Pot do so because they’re trying to get dinner on the table faster. Another 1% bought it because everyone else was buying it. And then the last 1% of people are seeing if the Instant Pot saves money. Turns out, that last 1% are on to something… ... Continue Reading